North Coast Connector

The City of Cleveland is planning the “North Coast Connector,” a major urban infrastructure project that will create a land bridge over railroad tracks and State Route 2 (the Shoreway) to reconnect downtown Cleveland with its Lake Erie waterfront. The first construction package (Phase 1) includes converting the Shoreway to a lower‑speed boulevard, building the land bridge, improving the W. 3rd St bridge, adding dedicated port access, demolition, retaining walls, sidewalks, and multi‑use paths. The City intends to award the work using a Progressive Design‑Build (PDB) delivery method and is seeking qualified prime contractors with comparable design‑build experience. An industry forum on 28 Oct 2026 and optional one‑on‑one meetings (request by 9 Oct 2026) are offered to provide project details and gather feedback. Submissions are due electronically by 31 Dec 2026. • Scope: Shoreway conversion, land‑bridge construction, bridge improvements, utilities, demolition, retaining walls, sidewalks, multi‑use paths. • Delivery method: Progressive Design‑Build (prime contractor responsible for design and construction). • Key dates: Industry forum 28 Oct 2026; meeting‑request deadline 9 Oct 2026 5 PM EST; submission deadline 31 Dec 2026. • Location: Downtown Cleveland, Ohio (spanning West 9th St to east of East 9th St, crossing State Route 2). • Required experience: Proven design‑build delivery on large‑scale transportation or waterfront projects. • Submission portal: OpenGov procurement portal (electronic only).